could not with propriety have expressed their opinion in terms more lenient and just.

6. Resolved, That the General Synod entertain the greatest solicitude for the welfare of the Churches composing the Classis of Ulster, as well as for that of the Reverend Brethren ministring in those Churches; that they have always considered them as an important section of the Reformed Dutch Church; that they will ever be inclined to cherish their best interests; and that those churches and every individual thereunto belonging will find in this Synod a tribunal ready to grant any reasonable relief which may be asked--That the Synod have a right, in return for their protection, to obedience and submission, and confidently hope that the peace and prosperity of all concerned in the decisions complained of, will be promoted and established.

7. Resolved, That in consequence of the sentiments entertained by this Synod of the character of the said memorial it be and is hereby dismissed.

Ordered, That the Stated Clerk deposit it among the papers belonging to this Synod.

CORNELIUS D. WESTBROOK, Chairman. The committee to whom the Selection of Psalms and Hymns made by Professor Livingston was submitted, made the following report which was accepted.

The committee to whom Professor Livingston was requested to submit his Selection of Psalms and Hymns, report,

That he has accomplished the work assigned him; tha they have examined the same and judge it to be

a judicious and excellent selection; that they accor dingly recommend it to the General Synod for their ultimate approbation, and suggest the propriety of having it immediately published and introduced in all our Churches.

PETER STEDDIFORD,
JAMES V. C. ROMEYN,
JOHN SCHUREMAN,

JAS. SPENCER CANNON.

Resolved. That the said selection be adopted.

Resolved, That the following shall be the manner in which the selection shall be introduced to the Churches.

Acts and proceedings of the General Synod of the Reformed Dutch Church in North America, held at Albany, June, 1812.

A revision of the Psalms and Hymns now in use in the Dutch Church, having been requested and referred to the General Synod, by the Particular Synod of New-York; and it being desirable that our selection of Psalms and Hymns should be improved and enlarged:

Resolved, That the Synod request the Rev. Doc. tor Livingston to make a selection of Psalms and Hymns agreeably to the views expressed upon this subject: and they appoint the Rev. James V. C. Romeyn, James S. Cannon, Peter Steddiford and John Schureman, a committee to whom Dr. Livingston will submit the selection: but for the greater security in a work of such importance, it is resolv. ed, that after it be adopted by the committee, it shall

be reported to the General Synod and obtain their ultimate approbation before it be published.

Acts and proceedings of the General Synod of the Reformed Dutch Church, held at an extraordinary session at New-York, October, 1813.

The committee to whom Professor Livingston was requested to submit his selection of Psalms and Hymns, Reported, That he had accomplished the work assigned him; that they have examined the same, and judge it to be a judicious and excellent selection; that they accordingly recommend it to the General Synod for their ultimate approbation, and suggest the propriety of having it immediately published and introduced into all our Churches.

The General Synod having received the report of the committee appointed upon the subject of the Psalms and Hymns, and having inspected the selection made by the Rev. Professor Livingston, agreeably to the request of the General Synod in their last session, do express their high satisfaction and decided approbation of the same. It is therefore resolved, That this selection be forthwith published and introduced into public worship in all in all our Churches. And the General Synod recommend the same to all families and individuals within their communion, to be adopted instead of the book which has hitherto been in use. It is further resolved, that the Catechism, Articles of Faith, and what has formerly been published with the book of Psalms and Hymns, be also added to the new edition.

The General Synod resolved, That Professor Livingston be requested to cause a neat and correct

edition of the Psalms and Hymns now adopted to be made as soon as possible: and that the copy right of the book be secured for the express and sole benefit of such students as may attend our theological lectures, and may need pecuniary assistance. Resolved further, That for the beneficial purpose last mentioned, not less than the sum of six cents be imposed upon every book of Psalms and Hymns that shall be printed, and that no printer be allowed the right of publishing any edition of the same, in any form whatever, unless he first pays or secures the payment of the sum required upon each book in his whole edition.

Resolved, That for the ability displayed in the revision of Psalms and Hymns in use in our Churches and for the labor and diligence, with which that business has been finally accomplished, Professor Livingston is entitled to the gratitude and affectionate remembrance of the members of the Dutch Church, and all the friends of Zion; and that this Synod entertain, and will continue to entertain, a high sense of the faithful and affectionate labors of their aged Brother for the advancement of the interests of our Church; and that they will ever pray that when he shall be gathered with his fathers, he may join in the song of Moses and the Lamb.

Whereas the General Synod repose the greatest confidence in the Consistory of the Reformed Dutch Church in the City of New York, both as it respects their willingness to promote the welfare of the Church and further the interests of the Theological Seminary: Therefore,

Resolved, That the copy right of the Book of Psalms and Hymns be vested in the Consistory of the Reformed Dutch Church in the City of New York, in trust for the General Synod.

Resolved, That the said Consistory be directed to receive from every Printer who shall be permitted to publish an Edition not less than six cents for every

copy.

Resolved, That the money arising from this source be appropriated to the support of indigent students in our Theological Seminary.

Resolved, That the said monies shall be held by the Consistory of New York, subject to the draft of the special treasurer of General Synod, to be appropriated according to the design above mentioned.

Resolved, That the Rev. Dr. Livingston be requested to superintend the publication of the first Edition of the New Psalm Book, and when published, that he affix his rame thereto.

Resolved, That the Rev. Messrs. Schureman and Cuyler be a committee to confer with the Consistory of the Reformed Dutch Church in New York in relation to the trust intended to be reposed in them by the above resolutions.

Adjourned to 4 o'clock, P. M. Closed with

prayer.

4 o'clock, P. M. Synod met pursuant to adjournment. Opened with prayer.

The Rev. Dr. A. M'Leod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church appeared in Synod and was invited to sit as an advisory member.